Mazda 6 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 34 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 13 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 88 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`237 | 1`944 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 12 400 | |
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